Rukhsar Rehman is an Indian film and television actress and model in Hindi cinema. Rehman made her film debut in 1992 at the age of 17 with a lead role in Deepak Anand's Yaad Rakhegi Duniya opposite Aditya Pancholi[1][2] and also appeared in J.K. Bihari's Inteha Pyar Ki opposite Rishi Kapoor.[3] However, at the request of her father, she left her career and moved back to her hometown Rampur in Uttar Pradesh to start a garment business.[4][5]
Rukhsar Rehman | |
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 Rehman's portrait | |
| Born | 1978 or 1979 (age 44–45)[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1992–2023 |
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| Children | 1 |
In 2005, she returned to acting with Ram Gopal Verma's crime drama D, in which she played Randeep Hooda's girlfriend.[6] She also featured in Verma's Sarkar the same year. In 2008, she appeared in Rumi Jaffery's God Tussi Great Ho as Salman Khan's sister.[7] In 2009, she starred in The Stoneman Murders alongside Kay Kay Menon. Film critic Taran Adarsh in his review for the film called her a "complete natural".[8] She also had supporting roles in Benny and Babloo (2010), Knock Out (2010), Allah Ke Banday (2010),[2] Shaitan (2011) and PK (2014).[9]
In television, she has featured in Sony Entertainment Television's medical drama Kuch Toh Log Kahenge (2011–13) as Dr. Mallika[10][11] and in Life OK's Tumhari Paakhi (2013–14) as Lavanya.[1] She did a cameo in Star Plus's Diya Aur Baati as Mehak. Rehman also did a critically acclaimed Malayalam film, Take Off (2017). She appeared in campaigns for brands like Kaya Skin Clinic, Asian Paints, Saffola salt and others.[4]
Personal life edit
She has a daughter, Aisha Ahmed, with her first husband, Asad Ahmed. Since 2010, she is married to film director Faruk Kabir.
Aisha was seen in 3 Storeys, Adulting on YouTube, Shockers, and Selfie, co-starring Amyra Dastur and Neha Mahajan.[12] In July 2023, Rukhsar announced her divorce with Faruk Kabir.[13]
Filmography edit
Films edit
- Yaad Rakhegi Duniya (1992)
- Inteha Pyar Ki (1992)
- Sarkar (2005)
- D - Underworld (2005)
- God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
- The Stoneman Murders (2009)
- Accident on Hill Road (2009)
- Thanks Maa (2010)
- Benny and Babloo (2010)
- Knock Out (2010)
- Allah Ke Banday (2010)
- Shaitan (2011)
- Bheja Fry 2 (2011)
- Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi (2012)
- PK (2014)[15]
- Love Games (2016)
- Take off (2017) -Malayalam film
- Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)
- The Body (2019)
- 83 (2021)
- Khuda Haafiz 2 (2022)
Web series edit
- The Gone Game (2020–2022)
- The Night Manager (Indian TV series) (2023)[16]
Television edit
- Bhaskar Bharti (2009)[17]
- Kuch Toh Log Kahenge (2011–13)[10]
- Baal Veer (2012)
- Tumhari Paakhi (2013–14)[18]
- Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (2014)[18]
- Adaalat (2014)
- Dream Girl (2015)[19]
- Diya Aur Baati Hum (2016)
- Haq Se (2018)
- Mariam Khan - Reporting Live (May 2018 - Jan 2019)
References edit
- ^ a b c "Rukhsar Rehman's fashion mantra: Avoid overdressing". Daily News and Analysis. Indo-Asian News Service. 2 May 2014. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ a b "Faruk Kabir reveals about his marriage with actress Rukhsar". Bollywood Hungama. 4 February 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ "Inteha Pyar Ki Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 14 April 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ a b "I am quite happy making a fresh start". Daily News and Analysis. 18 October 2006. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ Ghosh, Sukanya (16 March 2010). "Rukhsar resurfaces". Mid-Day. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ Adarsh, Taran (3 June 2005). "D — Underworld Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 24 May 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ "God Tussi Great Ho Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 11 January 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ Adarsh, Taran (13 February 2009). "The Stoneman Murders — Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ Bhopatkar, Tejashree (11 December 2013). "Rukhsar Rehman bags Aamir Khan's Peekay!". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ a b "Women want weight in right places: Rukhsar Rehman". Mid-Day. Indo-Asian News Service. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ "Rukhsar Rehman turns fairy godmother". Zee News. Indo-Asian News Service. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ "Did you know 3 Storey actress Aisha Ahmed is Rukhsar s daughter". mid-day. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ^ "The Night Manager actor Rukhsar Rehman to divorce 2nd husband Faruk Kabir after 13 years of marriage". PINKVILLA. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Rukhsar Rehman Films". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 5 October 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ "Rukhsar Rehman bags Aamir Khan's Peekay!". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ^ Pandya, Sonal (17 February 2022). "The Night Manager review: Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur star in a thrilling drama that leaves you hanging". Hindustan Times.
- ^ IANS (28 August 2012). "Women want weight in right places: Rukhsar Rehman". India Today. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ a b Coutinho, Natasha (29 September 2014). "Rukhsar loves her new role". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ Maheshwri, Neha (30 January 2015). "Rukhsar Rehman and Ayaz Khan in Dream Girl". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
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